Manteo scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by an 18-2 margin over the Cape Hatteras Hurricanes. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Manteo with their most commanding win of the season.
PeeDee Berry made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run but no hits. Berry was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and a triple.
In other batting news, Bailey Dickerson and Sydnee Ballance did most of the damage at the plate: Dickerson went 2-for-2 with three runs, four RBI, and a triple, while Ballance scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Jada Flowers was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Manteo's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-10. As for Cape Hatteras, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Manteo will head out on the road to challenge Northeastern at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Cape Hatteras, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hobgood Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Hobgood Charter is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.6 runs per game this season.
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